Mandeville Primary School Competitors

St Albans School is an independent senior school in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Founded in 948, St Albans School is one of the oldest schools in the UK, and in the world. It prides itself on providing a holistic education centred on academic excellence, intellectual development and with strong pastoral care at its core, for boys aged 11-18 years and girls aged 16-18 years. From September 2026, the School will extend its co-educational provision across the entire school from Year 7 through to Sixth Form with both boys and girls being admitted into the First Form (Year 7) from September 2026. With a focus on inspirational teaching and enrichment, St Albans School pupils flourish intellectually while developing important values, strong qualities and exceptional skills, as well as an awareness and understanding of the wider world. Academically, our students achieve exceptional results. In 2024, 32% of A Levels were awarded the top A* grade, and over a third of our entry gained at least 2 A* grades. At GCSE, over 1 in 5 pupils achieved 10 9-8 grade GCSEs, and 68% of examinations taken were awarded grades 9-8, with 87% awarded grades 9-7. Yet, we believe that education goes far beyond exam results. We are committed to cultivating values, personal qualities, and life skills, encouraging independent, innovative thinkers. Our students progress to leading universities, particularly those within the Russell Group. Recent graduates have gone on to study at institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, UCL, and more.

The school motto is, “Learning with Virtue.” Our aim is for every student to: Respect Others – so students show respect to the whole community and become young people of character who want to and will contribute to society. Aim High – so all students achieve their potential Show Commitment – by engaging in the opportunities available to not only develop their own interests and skills, but also to enrich the life of the school. These aims are built on the long standing traditions of the school, first established by Richard Hale himself in 1617 and have become part of the core purpose of this school in the last 400 years. To achieve this, we have high expectations for every student. Our key ambition is for every Richard Hale student to have an education which provides them with the opportunities for the future and the skills needed in the 21st Century. Alongside this we want all students to become caring and responsible members of society.

We are a partnership of school, church, home and community. We aim to motivate all our children with opportunities to enjoy their learning, to be challenged, to reach their full potential and to become independent, within a caring and safe environment. We value every individual and promote and celebrate their achievements within the Christian ethos of our school. It is a great privilege to be part of the team here, working with wonderful children and being inspired by so many enthusiastic, committed people who seek to make the learning journey exciting, motivating and challenging for everyone. Our Christian roots as a church school are reflected in our relationship with St Peter's Church in Tewin; we are also privileged to be part of a buzzing, vibrant community, providing additional opportunities that enhance the learning experience for everyone.